Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 72 months
- A student registered for a research doctoral programme must complete the study programme within six years
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting January 2027
- Apply before Nov 2026
- Starting July 2027
- Apply before Nov 2026
Language
English
TOEFL® iBT: 88
Credits
360 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Johannesburg, South Africa
Disciplines
Legal Studies
Overview
About the program
Coursework may be required as preparation or value addition to the research, but does not contribute to the credit value of the qualification.
The defining characteristic of this qualification is that you will be required to demonstrate high-level research capability and make a significant and original academic contribution at the frontiers of the discipline or field. This work must be of a quality to satisfy peer review and merit publication. This Laws program is offered at the University of South Africa (UNISA).
Programme structure
Structure:
- The curriculum consists of a thesis that incorporates a research proposal, an oral defence (viva voce) and two manuscripts, based on the candidate's research, submitted for publication to a recognised accredited journal.
- Proof of the submission of the manuscripts is a compulsory condition for the degree to be conferred.
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
TOEFL® iBT: 88
Other requirements
General requirements
- A master's degree in a relevant discipline with an average of 60%. In addition to these requirements, applicants must submit a transcript or an academic record, as well as a document describing their intended research.
- All students with foreign qualifications, including those with qualifications from African countries, must have their qualifications evaluated at SAQA.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
International
International tuition fees apply to students who are not citizens or permanent residents of the study country. In some regions, like the EU/EEA, or under certain agreements, students from partner countries may also pay domestic fees.
Non-residents: 2,024 AUD / year (≈ 23,660 ZAR / year)
Domestic
Tuition fee for the domestic students.
Citizens or residents: 2,024 AUD / year (≈ 23,660 ZAR / year)
Living costs
Johannesburg, South Africa
722–1,030 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.